Quote #12838
Convictions are more dangerous enemies of the truth than lies.
Quote #5871
Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning...
Quote #12171
Oats. A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland...
Quote #25793
What is history but a fable agreed upon.
Quote #13503
Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently...
Quote #7858
Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.
Quote #27559
Leave well – even ‘pretty well’ – alone that is what I learn as...
Quote #13177
If a million people say a foolish thing, is it still a foolish thing.
Quote #4309
Time eases all things.
Quote #11196
A guest is like rain: when he lingers on, he becomes a nuisance.